Interim Accountant jobs in Devon
Interim Cost and Reporting Accountant
Position: Interim Cost and Reporting Accountant Location: Barnstaple, Devon
Hybrid - 2 days work from home per week
Start: ASAP
Booking length: Up to 6 months in length Rate: Up to £300 per day
Hays are working with a manufacturing organisation in the Barnstaple area of Devon who are seeking a temporary cost accountant for a day rate booking, likely to last up to 6 months in length.
The client are looking for someone to start ASAP, and be able to commit to 3 days in the office per week.
For this position the client would ideally like qualified finance professionals. However, they will also consider QBE professionals.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Product Costing:
* Analyse key product costing rates and provide recommendations.
* Monitor key cost-reduction opportunities and manage under/over recoveries.
2. Inventory Management:
* Ensure accurate inventory valuation.
* Collaborate with procurement to review inventory provisions and identify opportunities to reduce stock holdings.
3. Audit Support:
* Assist in completing audits within planned timescales, including work on RDEC and taxation.
4. Management Accounts:
* Understand financial numbers and drivers to provide meaningful commentary to local and group management.
5. Mentoring and Coaching:
* Mentor and coach team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skills for long-term success.
6. Group Reporting:
* Support group reporting requirements.
7. Support to FD:
* Provide information and support to the Finance Director as required.
8. Budget Planning Process:
* Work with the team to meet group deadlines and provide analysis on financial numbers.
9. Systems Development:
* Offer advice and suggestions to improve current templates, processes, and systems.
10. Ad-hoc Tasks:
* Handle miscellaneous tasks such as rolling forward templates.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong analytical skills with experience in product costing and inventory management.
* Knowledge of audit processes and taxation.
* Ability to understand and interpret management accounts.
* Experience in mentoring and coaching team members.
* Proficiency in group reporting and supporting senior management.
* Familiarity with budget planning and financial analysis.
* Capability to suggest improvements in systems and processes.
* Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Knowledge of GDPR and data protection policies.
Interim Cost and Reporting Accountant
Position: Interim Cost and Reporting Accountant Location: Barnstaple, Devon
Hybrid - 2 days work from home per week Rate: Up to £300 per day #J-18808-Ljbffr